Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU) received 'Bangabandhu National Agriculture Award 1422' gold medal. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina awarded the medal at a ceremony which was held on 16 July'17 at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium. Vice-Chancellor of the university Prof Dr. Md. Giashuddin Miah received this award from Prime Minister. It is to be noted that the Ministry of Agriculture has given the 'Bangabandhu National Agriculture Award 1422' Gold Medal to the university in recognition of his contributions to the field of agricultural higher education, besides the contribution of agricultural research, as well as the contribution of 30 advanced varieties (especially of Bangabandhu rice 'BU Dhan-1') and 20 technologies and extension of the peasantry.The gold medal carries one lakh taka and a citation.